The Influencer Administration

The Influencer Administration

From Dr. Oz to RFK Jr. to Donald Trump himself—the incoming administration looks like it will be populated with pitchmen and influencers. Will anyone take steps to divest from their businesses or avoid conflicts of interest—or will everyone just follow Trump’s lead from last time?


Guest: Drew Harwell, tech reporter for the Washington Post.


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